International law firm HFW has expanded its shipping activities with the appointment of Paolo Ghirardani as senior partner.
Ghirardani joins HFW’s London office from Stephenson Harwood, where he had been a partner for almost 30 years, including 15 years as the head of its global marine and international trade practice.
He specialises in wet and dry shipping disputes and advises clients across the industry, including P&I clubs, charterers and shipowners.
Chinese-Polish multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok has appointed Radoslaw Chmielinksi as managing director of its Gdynia office.
USA-based Maxim Crane Works has appointed Larry Lis as the company’s chief operations officer.
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its president and ceo, succeeding John Butler who retires at the end of July.
Blue Water Shipping has relocated and expanded its facilities in Aberdeen, Scotland, with a new office, modern warehouse and an additional laydown area.
Shipping group Maersk has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to build a nacelle manufacturing plant and logistical base for offshore wind turbines at the Mokpo New Port Hinterland Complex in South Korea.
Liebherr USA has named Shane Kuhlmey as divisional director of crawler cranes, deep foundation machines and maritime cranes.
